# HerdBoss vs TVMDL Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: TVMDL Mobile at 5.0 against HerdBoss's 4.2. TVMDL Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). HerdBoss's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (59 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HerdBoss sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TVMDL Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

TVMDL Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HerdBoss has 59 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of HerdBoss's written reviews are positive against 100% of TVMDL Mobile's.

HerdBoss ships an update every 3 weeks, TVMDL Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HerdBoss | TVMDL Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herdboss/id982037443/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvmdl-mobile/id1201840946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Herd Boss LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652600162) | [TVMDL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201840945) |

## What reviewers say

### HerdBoss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herdboss/id982037443)

Manage livestock details, track breeding, health records, and sales with this comprehensive animal management app. It supports multiple species and offers customizable reports, EID/RFID scanning, and offline data entry for seamless herd management.

**Highlights:** Track multiple animal species, EID/RFID tag scanning, Detailed animal records, Breeding and offspring tracking, Health and medical records, Customizable and built-in reports, Offline data entry and syncing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HerdBoss | $5.99 | per month |
| HB + 1 GB Photos/Docs | $6.99 | per month |
| HB + 2 GB Photos/Docs | $7.99 | per month |
| HB + 7 GB Photos/Docs | $12.99 | per month |
| HB + 8 GB Photos/Docs | $13.99 | per month |
| HB + 9 GB Photos/Docs | $14.99 | per month |
| HerdBoss | $59.99 | per year |
| HB + 1 GB Photos/Docs | $71.99 | per year |
| HB + 2 GB Photos/Docs | $83.99 | per year |
| HB + 3 GB Photos/Docs | $95.99 | per year |
| HB + 5 GB Photos/Docs | $119.99 | per year |


### TVMDL Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvmdl-mobile/id1201840946)

Access veterinary diagnostic test information, submit digital cytology and toxicology images for rapid interpretation, and find laboratory contact details. Get quick results to inform clinical decisions and treatment plans.

**Highlights:** Search diagnostic tests, Submit digital toxicology images, Submit digital cytology images, Access laboratory information, View test descriptions and requirements, Find pricing and turnaround times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HerdBoss free?

HerdBoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TVMDL Mobile free?

TVMDL Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HerdBoss or TVMDL Mobile?

TVMDL Mobile is rated higher. HerdBoss averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while TVMDL Mobile averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do HerdBoss or TVMDL Mobile have ads?

Neither HerdBoss nor TVMDL Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HerdBoss or TVMDL Mobile?

HerdBoss ships an update every 3 weeks, and TVMDL Mobile every 5 months. Most recently, HerdBoss was updated on October 24, 2026 and TVMDL Mobile on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*